Rohan Dennis, a prominent cyclist, has been handed a two-year suspended sentence after his involvement in a fatal car incident that claimed the life of his wife, fellow athlete Melissa Hoskins. The court heard that during a dispute over home renovations, Hoskins was struck by the car driven by Dennis as she clung to it in an attempt to stop him from driving away. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances, Judge Ian Press concluded that Dennis could not be held criminally responsible for her death but acknowledged the profound anguish it caused to those who loved Hoskins.

Dennis entered a guilty plea to one charge of creating the likelihood of harm, having initially faced more severe accusations. The judge detailed that Dennis's decision to drive away, despite the apparent danger, failed to fulfill his obligation to safeguard his wife's wellbeing. Hoskins, who was a celebrated athlete representing Australia in two Olympic Games, succumbed to her injuries in the hospital. Following the verdict, her parents expressed their desire to honor their daughter's memory with a focus on healing, indicating hopes for future positive interactions with Dennis for the sake of their grandchildren. The cycle of grief continues as they look to navigate this tragedy with care as the family in mourning seeks to move forward.